In the vast auction hall, Xiao Yan stood tall and straight on the high platform, attracting the attention of countless people, all of whom showed a hint of surprise in their eyes.
No one could have imagined that this mysterious man in black robes, after repeatedly provoking the Lin Clan and Xu Songming, would now be clashing with the Huo Clan. He truly is a young man who is not afraid of tigers.
Didn't he know that the Huo Clan was one of the Four Great Clans?
"This guy is really arrogant and ignorant. Does he think he can act recklessly just because he's a Third-Tier Alchemist? Who is the Huo Clan? They are one of the four strongest Four Great Clans under the Heavenly Sword Sect, ranking second. Daring to oppose them is simply courting death!"
"Exactly. Looking across the entire Western Region, apart from the Four Great Sects, which other force can rival them? They dare to provoke the Huo Clan? Aren't they just courting death?"
"I think he's in for trouble!"
In an instant, voices of pity or disdain rose from the crowd, each laced with a cold laugh. Yet, when these people looked at Xiao Yan, a hint of fear crept into their eyes. After all, Xiao Yan's strength was undeniable; even Lin Zehong, a Dou Di expert, was no match for him. How could they, mere Half-Emperor, possibly withstand a single blow from him?
These people are like vultures, so lively and vigorous that you dare not touch them. They usually act like a duck passing by, but as soon as they see someone who looks like they are about to die, they immediately reveal their true colors, greedy and cowardly, and they chatter on and on, as excited as if they have snatched a piece of meat. They are even more despicable than scum.
"Haha, what a bunch of cowards! If you're so capable, why don't you argue face to face? Why are you just here here, going back and forth like this? You're nothing but a bunch of lackeys, destined to spend your whole lives in this tiny Western Region!"
Some people scoff and laugh, while others naturally feel admiration.
Everyone knows that the Four Great Clans have been making huge profits for years and have acted extremely arrogantly and domineeringly. Naturally, there are many people present who hate them very much. The burly man who just spoke was one of them.
"Hmph, we're merely stating the facts. The Four Great Clans are incredibly powerful. Looking across the entire Western Region, apart from the Four Great Sects, absolutely no other force dares to easily provoke them!"
Immediately, words filled with flattery spread across the high platform. Among these people, there were naturally many who hoped to be like the Lin Clan and attach themselves to the Four Great Clans. In order to express their goodwill, they spoke in a way that flattered them.
"Haha, not a single force dares to provoke us? What a bunch of fools! Have you forgotten that not long ago, during the expedition to the Ancient Ruins, the Four Great Clans were almost completely wiped out? If it weren't for good luck, they would have died in the Ancient Ruins long ago. And the person who caused all of this was just a Six-Star Half-Emperor. You say that no one has provoked us? That's a huge joke!"
"Whoosh!"
Like a stone thrown into still water, his words caused a huge uproar. In an instant, his words swept through the entire auction house like an invisible storm. Everyone in the auction house heard his words. Even those who did not intend to think about it, the information about that person was like a drumbeat reverberating in their minds.
" Xiao Yan, it's Xiao Yan!"
" Xiao Yan!"
" Xiao Yan!"
In an instant, news of Xiao Yan's achievements swept through the auction house. Everyone couldn't help but think of that seemingly legendary figure. Even now, none of the people present had actually seen him, but they were already very familiar with his achievements, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they could recite them by heart.
He is now the public enemy of the entire Western Region. Everyone who sees him wants to capture him immediately, but so far, even the Dou Di powerhouses who have met him have been unable to do anything to him.
As for ordinary Half-Emperor, they couldn't even last a single round against him, and they couldn't even withstand a single punch from him. Especially the battle in Hanxi City, where Xiao Yan fought against a hundred people single-handedly, and fought against the entire city's population. All of these things were deeply imprinted in their minds. Even though they had never witnessed them with their own eyes, they would never forget them.
As news of Xiao Yan spread throughout the auction house, the expressions of some people changed, and several suspicious gazes fell upon Xiao Yan, who was standing on the high platform.
At this moment, the old man on the auction stage was looking at Xiao Yan through the light barrier in front of him, frowning. In addition to suspicion, his old eyes also contained a look of surprise.
"According to what these guys are saying, could he be...?"
" Xiao Yan?"
On the other side, Huo Ting and Huo Yuning stared solemnly at the black-robed figure in the arena, their hands slowly clenching beneath their sleeves.
If the person before them really is Xiao Yan, then this trip to Xuan City probably wouldn't have ended in vain.
Huo Yuning stared intently at the black-robed figure, a murderous intent gradually rising in the depths of his eyes. His younger brother had died because of this, and if this man fell into his hands, Huo Yuning would definitely avenge his brother!
"Young Master..."
"Yes, I know. Don't act rashly yet. I've already sent out the message, and the clan should have received it by now. Our people should arrive soon after the auction ends."
Compared to before, Huo Yuning was much calmer when facing this matter.
Huo Ting nodded slightly. Regardless of whether the person in front of them was really Xiao Yan, they had to try. If it wasn't, so be it. But if it really was Xiao Yan, then they would never let him go no matter what.
Meanwhile, on the other side, the Bai Clan father and son were also staring at Xiao Yan with different expressions. Bai Ying, in particular, had personally experienced the energy released by Xiao Yan. Even now, just recalling the trip to the Ancient Ruins made him tremble slightly.
That power was truly terrifying!
And that is why, at this moment, there was not a trace of hostility in her gaze toward Xiao Yan. Of course, this might also be because the two of them had a secret cooperative relationship.
Bai Ying, standing beside Bai Zhan, immediately noticed the change in his father's expression and quickly understood the situation.
"So it seems the reason Father showed that expression earlier was because he sensed his presence... Xiao Yan, just who are you...?"